Our bquiet windows substantially reduce noise, they are specially designed to do so. Our bquiet windows incorporate acoustical laminate glass. Extruded aluminum frames and various seals used around the glass and frame to insure a good tight fit. They are not an existing window that was modified, they were designed from the ground up. They [...]
Have you noticed the world is getting noisier? Well, if you live in Toronto, you are not alone. Many worldwide noise experts have Toronto listed as one of the top 10 cities in the world with the most noise pollution. Exposure to loud constant noise can cause actual ear damage like tinnitus or deafness. In [...]
The first step in reducing unwanted noise is finding out where it is coming from. You can spend thousands of dollars to hire a sound engineer to do a complete test of your entire home. Alternatively, you can try some simple steps yourself first. Stand in the middle of the room with your eyes closed [...]
The Toronto GTA population density is rising steadily. There are many more people, cars, buses, businesses, etc. in a confined area. This means more noise starting earlier in the morning and ending much later at night. Depending on where you live you could say noise is 24 / 7, 365 days a year. Unwanted noise [...]
New Energy efficient windows are better for Noise reduction Sound and heat waves travel differently. A new replacement window designed for energy efficiency is generally not better for sound reduction and in many cases is worse. Thermal windows are made with thin glass and a very small airspace. A specially designed window made with a [...]
We live in a time where new catch phrases pop up all the time to describe products. Often they are catchy but not accurate. We stay away from these, and let our product whisper for itself. Our bquiet windows reduce unwanted exterior noise using proven scientific principles. Reducing noise and blocking noise requires density, space, [...]
The 20th century was by far the noisiest century in the history of the world. Noise levels multiplied and spread into once quiet lands, blasting into suburbs, rural areas, and even the wilderness. Now the 21st century is on pace to be even noisier. Noise is everywhere around us all day, and all night and [...]
We knew that our bquiet windows provided a substantial amount of noise reduction; after all, it’s science: acoustically laminated glass in tight sealing frames put inches away from primary windows always reduces sound. We wanted to measure how much sound is reduced. It came time to really put our windows to the test, to find [...]
How many times have you heard the phrase ‘I’m so busy” or I don’t have any time? Maybe you told someone that you’re really busy, I have a million things to do. Or my favourite; there aren’t enough hours in a day. Yes, this seems to be the new way of life if you are [...]
The most important factors in noise reduction are space and density. The greater the space and the density the better the noise reduction. When shopping for windows, only bquiet Soundproof Windows maximize both. GLASS THICKNESS Thicker glass is much better for noise reduction. Bquiet laminated glass is approx. 7mm thick compared to just 3mm for [...]